About me:My name is Kevin Burton and I was born in Louisville, KY
and lived all of my childhood in Southern Indiana across the river
from Louisville. After my stint at Purdue University in West
Lafayette, IN, I've lived back at home in New Albany, Indiana, in
Broomfield, Colorado for a short time, and now here in
Indianapolis.A... Continue +

"We Care" is an initiative at The College Network to ensure all of
our students and customers are provided with the best service
possible during their path to success. For myself, and other
Program Advisors, we generally are the first to speak with
potential students enrolling into our certificate or degree
programs. As Program... Continue +

Many people I have the pleasure of talking to on a day-to-day basis
ask me to help differentiate The College Network from Excelsior
College® in obtaining their Associate of Science in Nursing
Degree. For your information, I'd like to go over a brief
synopsis of what roles we each have in this process. Excelsior
College® is the... Continue +

I came across this article on yahoo recently that outlined the most
popular online degree programs: Click here: Popular Online Degrees
Much to my surprise, there were several degree options that we at
The College Network can help you obtain. We offer online
Nursing Independent Study programs, that can help Paramedics... Continue +

I have lots of customers that ask me how to best pay for online,
self-paced education and training programs offered through The
College Network. I have great news for you all - we offer
guaranteed, no-interest and interest financing plans to help you
effectively budget the investment of your program over a period of
time! So,... Continue +

Technology is a wonderful thing, and at The College Network we now
have advanced our capabilities to further enhance your experience
to enroll. When you speak with one of our advisors over the
phone (like myself), you can enroll in real time with the advisor
helping you along the way. Secure and legal online documents... Continue +

The College Network is proud to offer a PMP training program that
will help you earn your certificate and properly prepare you for
the certification exam itself. The program comes from Boston
University Corporate Education Center (BUCEC), and you can start at
any time! The courses are completely online and self-paced.
You have... Continue +

Most of my customers, before joining their program of choice, will
make sure and research The College Network. I, for one, think that
is fantastic, because it shows their passion for completing the
right program to suit their needs. But, don't believe everything
you see out there. The negative things you have seen across... Continue +

In my last blog post, I discussed the flexibility of our distance
nursing programs where different kinds of people and learners are
able to complete their degrees using the example of the Mario Kart
video game series. I'd like to continue using Mario Kart as a
reference point to show how things you have already done, things... Continue +

It's not every day when you can relate one of your favorite
childhood (who am I kidding - current) games to furthering your
education, but today I'd like to use the series of Mario Kart games
to show you that completing your education is as easy as navigating
a track named Rainbow Road. At The College Network, our goal is... Continue +

The weather is starting to get warmer, and trees and flowers are
starting to bloom. The winter season has come to an end, and
spring time is here for 2012. When spring is in the air, I
think of March Madness, Spring Break, rain, and flowers blooming.
What comes to your mind when you hear "Spring?" Something
else I think of is... Continue +

Much to my dismay, I've had to make a couple trips to the hospital
the past couple weeks. Two of my grandparents had surgery and
stayed in the hospital for about a week each. Upon my visit,
I paid particular attention to the nursing staff members since I
speak with so many day-in and day-out. What I learned from my
hospital... Continue +

Rise and shine. It's time to wake up. What is the
first thing you think of when you wake up? Some people
believe what you do and what happens when you first wake up will
determine how your whole day will go. I tend to agree with
that and believe that by managing expectations and expecting the
best to happen, you can change... Continue +

Enrolling customers in online degree programs from top universities
has never been easier. A lot of folks I work with always
wonder what we can do with any previous college credit they have,
and if we need their transcripts to enroll them in the program. The
good news is at The College Network we will pull your... Continue +

I subscribe to the old saying - "knowledge is power." Today,
with information readily available with the Internet, I'd like to
take a look at the role of social media for The College Network.If
you look at the roles of Facebook and Twitter in the world today,
you'll see a free flow of information by individuals and... Continue +

Lots of customers are wary and apprehensive that once they
start working toward their degree program with The College Network,
Program Advisors like myself and all of us in general will not be
there for them throughout the process of earning their degree.
I'm here to tell you that if you want and/or need us to hold
your hand... Continue +

During my usual morning routine while reading the news online, I
came across this article that made me stop. Titled, "10 Hot
Careers for 2012 - And Beyond," it takes a look at fields that are
in need of more qualified employees. Not surprisingly, #2 on
the list is healthcare professionals. Take a look at
this link. As you... Continue +

At The College Network, we pride ourselves on offering the
finest self-paced education and training possible. Here is a
quick look at the Lean Six Sigma Green Belt program available
through Purdue University. Enjoy!Do I have to list this
as an online program on my resume?On your resume, you would list
this program as the... Continue +

"An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest." -
Benjamin FranklinThese days, most people are very picky about where
they spend their money. With the economy the way it is at the
moment, any purchase or investment you make will be well thought
out. If for you too, it is all about the Benjamin's (as in
Franklin's,... Continue +

Here in the U.S. we are fully into winter now - the season of
sickness. After waking up ill this morning, I thought of how
much care individuals actually get when they attend a medical
facility. Nurses are the lifeblood of the medical profession,
and we at The College Network offer online self-paced education and
training to... Continue +

Ah, the New Year is such a refreshing time to "start over" and
refocus on those things that you need to accomplish. For
myself, I have been lacking in communicating with folks who follow
The College Network via our blog, Facebook, and on Twitter.
With the New Year in full swing, I am making a
new-found effort to make sure I... Continue +